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Per the paper, archaeologists need to act quickly to recover organic material trapped in the wetlands before specimens degrade

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Life for the 110,000 Japanese-Americans living in internment camps was oddly surreal: They could work, study, pray, even join the military. The one thing they couldn't do was leave

How the 1918 Pandemic Got Meme-ified — How the 1918 Pandemic Got Meme-ified

In newspapers across the country, the public dealt with the heartache of the moment by turning to humor

Scientists Capture First Murder Hornet — Scientists Capture First Murder Hornet

It’s a step in the direction of eliminating the invasive species, experts say

Bones Preserved in Peat Bogs May Be at Risk — Bones Preserved in Peat Bogs May Be at Risk

Per the paper, archaeologists need to act quickly to recover organic material trapped in the wetlands before specimens degrade

30 years of the Americans With Disabilities Act — 30 years of the Americans With Disabilities Act

A look back at the fight for disability rights comes with the reckoning of the challenges left unsolved

Children in Internment Camps - A Japanese American's Reflection — Children in Internment Camps - A Japanese American's Reflection

Life for the 110,000 Japanese-Americans living in internment camps was oddly surreal: They could work, study, pray, even join the military. The one thing they couldn't do was leave

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